🕌 Origin of Royal & Mughal Motifs
The Mughal era (1526–1857) is remembered as a golden age of art, architecture, and textile design. Shawls from Kashmir, Lahore, and Swat were often decorated with Royal & Mughal Motifs inspired by Mughal palaces, gardens, and courtly attire.
These motifs symbolized luxury, prestige, and nobility, and they remain one of the most admired design categories in Pakistani shawls today.
🏔️ Mughal Motifs in Swat & Islampur Shawls
In Islampur, Swat, hand-embroidered shawls often incorporate Mughal-inspired motifs, passed down from generation to generation.
- 🧵 Threads Used – Gold and silver zari, silk, and fine wool.
- 🪡 Design Inspiration – Mughal carpets, palace architecture, royal gardens.
- 🎨 Colors – Deep maroons, emerald greens, golden yellows, and indigo blues.
These shawls reflect heritage and grandeur, making them especially popular for weddings, Eid, and formal gatherings.
🖼️ Types of Royal & Mughal Motifs in Shawls
🌸 Shahi Floral Patterns
- Intricate flowers and vines inspired by Mughal gardens.
- Embroidered in bright silk threads.
🏰 Architectural Motifs
- Arches, domes, and latticework inspired by Mughal palaces.
- Often stitched into borders and central panels.
🦚 Courtly Animal Motifs
- Elephants, lions, and horses used in royal insignias.
- Symbolize strength, luxury, and power.
💎 Jewel-Inspired Motifs
- Embroidery mimicking gems, pearls, and ornaments worn by Mughal royals.
- Seen in luxury silk shawls.
💰 Prices of Royal & Mughal Motif Shawls in Pakistan
These shawls are considered luxury items because of the intricate embroidery:
- Cotton Mughal Motif Shawls: PKR 4,500 – PKR 8,000
- Wool Royal Motif Shawls: PKR 10,000 – PKR 20,000
- Luxury Silk & Zari Shawls: PKR 25,000 – PKR 50,000+
Collectors often keep these as family heirlooms.
🌍 Why Royal & Mughal Motifs Are Special
✔️ Showcase Pakistani cultural heritage
✔️ Symbol of royalty and prestige
✔️ Ideal for brides, grooms, and cultural wear
✔️ Suitable for both men and women
✔️ Highly valued for artistic embroidery
🛍️ Shop Royal & Mughal Motif Shawls at Bibriks
At Bibriks, we proudly bring you hand-embroidered Mughal-style shawls from Swat and Islampur. Each shawl reflects the grandeur of the past blended with modern elegance.
- 👑 For Men – Bold wool shawls with royal insignias and Mughal borders.
- 👑 For Women – Luxurious silk shawls with floral and jewel motifs.
- 🎁 For Gifts – Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and special occasions.
👉 Discover our royal shawl collection at www.bibriks.com.
